Cervinia, Aosta Valley

Cervinia resort guide

Aosta Valley, Italy

Year-round skiing with Matterhorn views

Cervinia at a glance

160
Trails
22
Lifts
11,417ft
Top
6,726ft
Base
4,692ft
Vertical
TRN
Nearest airport, 50 mi
30% beginner40% intermediate30% advanced

Cervinia offers high-altitude skiing with stunning Matterhorn views, glacier skiing, and access to the extensive Matterhorn Ski Paradise.

Your questions about Cervinia, answered

How big is Cervinia?

Cervinia has 160 trails served by 22 lifts — 11th for trails of the 30 resorts we track in Italy. On lifts it ranks 20th of the 30.

How high is Cervinia?

The lifts run from 6,726ft at the base to 11,417ft at the top, a vertical of 4,692ft. Of the 30 resorts we track in Italy, that is the highest, with the 10th biggest vertical.

A base above 5,906ft is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.

Is Cervinia good for beginners or experts?

The trails at Cervinia split 30% beginner, 40% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 32% beginner and 24% advanced across the resorts we track in Italy.

On those numbers it suits beginners and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Cervinia?

Over the last ten winters Cervinia has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 4 to June 15, about 225 days.

March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 194in, 32in of new snow and 4.0 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Cervinia?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Turin (TRN), 50 mi away in a straight line. Milan Malpensa (MXP) is 56 mi, Lugano (LUG), Switzerland is 61 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift ticket at Cervinia?

A 6-day adult Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche costs €321 for 2025/26, or €54 a day. For value it ranks 16th of the 30 resorts we price in Italy.

Full lift ticket prices and history →

Airports near Cervinia

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • TurinTRN
    50 mi · major airport
  • Milan MalpensaMXP
    56 mi · major airport
  • LuganoLUG
    61 mi

Travel time to Cervinia

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP)Quickest
    Flight
    8h 35m · 3,985 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 50m · 76 mi
    Total
    ≈ 10h 25m
  • Fly to Turin (TRN)
    Flight
    8h 30m · 3,951 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 40m · 68 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 40m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Lugano (LUG)
    Flight
    8h 35m · 3,981 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h · 82 mi
    Total
    ≈ 13h 5m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Cervinia lift ticket 2025/26

€3216-day adult Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche · ≈$368

€54 per day · 3.0 km of trails per € · #16 of 30 for value in Italy

73value scoreGreat value
Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Cervinia trail map

We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Cervinia. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Cervinia has 160 trails and 22 lifts, running from 6,726ft to 11,417ft.

Why go to Cervinia

  • High altitude and excellent snow
  • Great for all skill levels
  • Modern lift infrastructure
  • Great for families
  • Beautiful mountain scenery
  • Good value for money

Things to know

  • Can get crowded during peak season
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Can be windy
  • Limited challenging terrain

Skiing and snowboarding Cervinia by ability level

Beginners

Cervinia is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Cervinia offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Cervinia, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.

Our take on Cervinia

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: cervinia.it

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.